At The Leigh Academy, we are committed to working closely and supportively with families and the local community. This approach we believe secures the highest levels of student success and creates a rich community that encourages lifelong learning.
This section of the website is designed to ensure that students & parents have the necessary information to enable them to work in active and successful partnership with the Academy. Parents should be aware that there is a range of Policies that guide the Academy’s work. The Academy has clear expectations regarding uniform and behaviour.
The majority of letters are posted home with copies being placed on the website. A range of Academy publications as well a number of useful links provide support and overview during a student’s time at The Leigh Academy.
Parents are welcome to contact the Academy if you have any questions. Most questions can be answered by a student’s Form Tutor and College team – the direct lines for each College are:
Brunel College: 01322 620507
Chaucer College: 01322 620511
Darwin College: 01322 620508
Da Vinci College: 01322 620520
Parents can also take a look at the fantastic activities and achievements of students in the Showcase section.
The Principals, other senior leaders and governors, provide outstanding leadership.
OfstedRelationships are enhanced by the college structure. Students say, and inspectors agree, that there is a close family feel to being in a smaller college unit, and that students enjoy school more because of this.
OfstedStudents participate readily in the wide range of sports, social, art, music and drama activities that the school provides. Many students attend the after school and weekend revision clubs that staff provide.
OfstedThe school organises the wide range of subjects it teaches extremely well, and reviews them regularly, adjusting its provision to meet the changing needs of students.
OfstedTeaching is challenging. It is based on accurate assessment of how well students make progress, what their individual learning needs are, and what kinds of activities will best make sure that they learn well.
OfstedStudents make outstanding progress in English and mathematics. Students’ progress in business, design and technology, ICT and physical education is also outstanding. Students make good progress overall.
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